Baltic Sea to Berlin: MS Princess

Cycling and sailing from the coast to Berlin

The Oder Cycle Path is Germany's easternmost long-distance cycle path and runs right on the border with Poland. The flat cycle path is well developed and well signposted and it was not for nothing that it was chosen as a model route for the German long-distance cycle path network. Most of it is paved and runs along the river on quiet country roads, through historic towns, enchanting landscapes and vast natural areas.

Details about the sailing and cycling tour from Stralsund to Berlin

From the old Hanseatic town of Stralsund, you will travel along the unique Bodden coast to Germany's largest islands, Rügen and Usedom. Via the Oderhaff, you enter the Polish Szczecin with the beautiful castle. Sail and cycle through the peaceful and unique Oder landscape to Schwedt and then via Obers-Havel-Kanal via Eberswalde and Oranienburg via vast forests to your final destination, the Metropolis Berlin with its extensive forests.

The highlights of the cycling holiday at a glance

  • Usedom: With two bridges connected to the mainland, this island is the sunniest spot in all of Germany!

  • Berlin: Visit the Reischsburg and surprising museums such as the currywurst or spy museum. A city with a rich history, an artistic edge and impressive sights

  • Stettin/Szczecin: A town with a fascinating history close to three border crossings between Poland and Germany and known for its shipping tradition and famous gingerbread 

Worth knowing about the Bike and Barge bike tour from Berlin

What could be better than sitting on the sundeck and enjoying the beautiful view of the slowly passing landscape and discovering all kinds of exciting things about the country, the people, the culture and nature during stunning bike rides? Discover the diverse flora and fauna of these unique river landscapes, Baroque castles, Gothic cathedrals and northern German seaside resort architecture.

Tour information
Easy
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-Guided
  • Half board included
  • Sleep on-board
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Itinerary

Individual arrival in Stralsund. Embarkation from 16:00. Perhaps you still have the time and inclination to take a walk through the old centre of Stralsund, which is located on an island. Due to the city's significant past, you will encounter extraordinary sights everywhere.

Your cycling tour takes you from Stralsund via the Rügendamm to Gustow with the famous village church. Via Poseritz, Groß Schoritz (the birthplace of Ernst Moritz Arndt) Garz and Putbus to Lauterbach in the southeast of Rügen. Your ship is waiting for you here. Tip: you should not miss the famous Circus in Putbus. Neoclassical buildings line this circular square where all the streets converge. Departure to Usedom at 6.30 pm.

ca. 48 km

Today the island of Usedom is on the program. Tip: Historical-Technical Museum in the former power station or in good weather the longer "Beach Route" over Trassenheide and Zinnowitz for a refreshing dip in the Baltic Sea. You then cycle via Karlshagen-Hafen and Zecherin to Wolgast, also known as the 'Gateway to the Island of Usedom'. The medieval old town with the town hall and St. Peter's Church is certainly worth seeing.

ca. 16-20 km

Today you will spend the whole day on board. You cross the vast Szczecin Lagoon (Oderhaff) and reach Szczecin, the green city at the mouth of the Oder and one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea. Worth seeing is the reconstructed castle of the Pomeranian dukes in the old town. Tip: Experience Szczecin on a city tour (optional, about €9 per person).

In the morning, a boat trip from Szczecin to Mescherin. Via Gartz, you will cycle to the unique cross-border protected area "Internationalpark Unteres Odertal", through which you will pass before reaching Schwedt, your destination today.

ca. 30 km

In the morning by ship from Schwedt to Hohensaaten. Then you cycle in the direction of Niederfinow (boat lift - a visit is always possible) through small hills, open fields and forests, which together form a beautiful landscape, the last part on the Treidel cycle path along the Finow Canal, to Eberswalde. In the heart of the city, in the Finow Canal, is Germany's oldest working lock, which has been a technical monument since 1978.

ca. 32 km

In the morning a boat trip to Oranienburg. Your last bike ride today will take you from Oranienburg (worth seeing: the baroque palace with park, museum and orangery) via the well-developed bike path south through the Ruppin Lake District to Berlin.

ca. 38 km

Disembarkation until 09:00 and return journey.

Route information

This tour can be made by anyone with average fitness. You drive on mainly car-free paths, agricultural roads with little traffic and paved bicycle paths, but also on sandy fields and forest paths. The route is mostly flat, but some steeper ascents and descents must be overcome. Incidentally, they are certainly no challenge with an e-bike.

Prices and dates

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Stralsund
  Season 1
20.05.2023 | 03.06.2023 | 17.06.2023 | 01.07.2023 | 15.07.2023 | 29.07.2023 | 12.08.2023 | 26.08.2023 | 09.09.2023 |
Saturday
Stralsund - Berlin, MS Princess, Upper Deck, DE-ODSSB-08I-O
Base price
1,229.00
Stralsund - Berlin, MS Princess, DE-ODSSB-08I-H
Base price
1,009.00
2-person cabin in the front or in the back 849.00
Season 1
May 20, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 | Jun 17, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 |
Saturday
Stralsund - Berlin, MS Princess, Upper Deck, DE-ODSSB-08I-O
Base price
Stralsund - Berlin, MS Princess, DE-ODSSB-08I-H
Base price
2-person cabin in the front or in the back
1,229.00
1,009.00
849.00
Filter
7-Speed Unisex Bike without backpedal brake
Unisex E-Bike
Own Bike
7-Speed Unisex Bike with backpedal brake
79.00
189.00
included
79.00
Prices per person in GBP

Services / Information

Services

Including

  • 7 nights in outside cabins on board the MS Princess in the booked cabin category
  • Full board: 7x breakfast buffet, 6x packed lunch for cycling or lunch snack, 6x coffee and tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course evening menu
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Daily bike tour meeting
  • Travel folder 1x per room (German, with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
  • GPS data available on request
  • SE-Tours tour guide

Not included

  • Bike rental
  • Excursions
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
Arrival information
  • Airport: Berlin
  • Train: Stralsund Triebseer Damm station, approx. 4 km from the pier
  • Parking: Parking garages near the berth: See-, Hafenstraße, Hafeninsel, Parkhaus am Ozeaneum, approx. €28 for the first two days, €6 each additional day. No reservation possible
  • Return: Train journey Berlin-Stralsund approx. €25 per person, journey time approx. 3 hours without having to change trains. See  www.omio.com
General information
  • A minimum number of 70 people applies for this trip (at least 21 days before departure)
  • Embarkation takes place from 4 p.m., disembarkation after breakfast no later than 9 a.m.
  • Bicycles on board are equipped with a hand brake, freewheel or coaster brake (limited availability, please specify when booking as a non-binding preference) and bicycle bag
  • It is possible to bring your own bicycles, but due to the limited space on the sundeck you can only bring your own bicycle on request and only to a limited extent. Any damage to your bike is at your own risk
  • Daily cycling tours are individual and unaccompanied, the tour guide remains on board. It is not mandatory to cycle the route, you can also stay on board and sail to the next port
  • This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
  • If the cycling stages and rest times allow, an excursion program is offered, this can only be booked on board and paid in cash. Depending on the composition of the participants, the excursions can be offered bilingually German-English
  • Sailing times, schedule and program changes are in principle reserved. For example, if a route cannot be completed due to low tide, high tide or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a valid reason to cancel your trip free of charge)
  • Engine and generator noises can be heard in the cabins at the front and rear of the ship

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